Abolina Art – Artist portfolio of artworks, illustration and design

ART & DESIGN

Annette Abolins - portfolio of works

Hello :) - I am an artist, illustrator and designer, living and working on the East coast of Australia. On this site you can see examples of my work, spanning across traditional and digital media.

DESIGN

PAINTING

DRAWING

CARDS

Exhibition Opening Oct 12: Five Colours Blue

Posting on the eve of hanging our art group's upcoming exhibition: Five Colours Blue, which will

Recent Artworks

Series of detailed pen & ink drawings and digital paintings, set in dreamlike ocean scenes. Part of the Five Colours Blue exhibition, on show at The Art House: October 8-30.

painting of a woman falling through a wave past totemlike faces in the ocean - by Annette Abolins

Spiral

painting of a woman sleeping on a humpback whale as she is carried safely through the ocean

Whale Dreaming

painting of a woman with flowing hair and an orca

Tranquil meeting

painting of a woman in the ocean surrounded by blue waves and whales

Rejuvenation

Pen and ink drawing depicting life spinning out of control

Maelstrom

Detailed pen and ink drawing of a woman being carried through the ocean by a humpback whale

Whale Dreaming

Pen and Ink Drawing of an orca guiding a woman with flowing hair and closed eyes

Seeking Solace

Detailed pen & ink drawing of woman rising up through water with an orca

Rejuvenation

GRAPHIC & WEB DESIGN

View examples of recent work by clicking on the gallery links below. More in portfolio.

PORTRAITS IN OIL

Like the waxing and waning phases of the Moon, light moves across our faces. We mirror ourselves in others; seeking similarities, differences and a sense of belonging.

These paintings explore faces from young to old, through the play of light and a monochromatic palette mixing shades of blue.

Annette Abolins

five portraits of faces from young to old in blue hues

Five portraits in oil with subjects from young to old

Ink on paper

These pen and ink drawings are inspired by my love of the ever changing ocean and majestically beautiful tall ships, where safe passage is in the hands of the wind, the waves and the deep blue sea.

These pen and ink drawings are inspired by my love of the ocean and ships, no doubt inherited from the many seafaring folk in my family. I am fascinated and drawn to tales of majestically beautiful tall ships and the ever changing oceans, where safe passage is in the hands of the wind, the waves and the deep blue sea.

Crossing

Seeking Refuge

At the Helm

Learning The Ropes

Setting Sail

Fellow Travellers

Aloft

Garnet Hill

Onboard James Craig

Portraits in ink & charcoal

Portrait drawings in charcoal, ink, pencil and oil; studies looking at capturing the essence of character and expression.

Portrait drawings in charcoal, ink, pencil and oil; studies looking at capturing the essence of character and expression. Subjects include actors, musicians, friends and family members; where some of the examples below are quick sketches and others more detailed drawings.

Aragorn - Ink on Paper

Johnny Cash - Charcoal

Johnny Depp - Charcoal Drawing

Nicolas Cage - Ink on Paper

Charcoal and ink on board - Annette Abolins

Noey - Charcoal & Ink on Board

Grandma Von - Charcoal Drawing

Professor McGonnagle - Charcoal

Diamanda Galas - Pencil & Charcoal

Sherlock - Ink on Paler

Willem Dafoe - Oil on Board

The Godfather - Ink on Paper

Pencil and Charcoal drawing by Annette Abolins

Anthony Hopkins - Pencil & Charcoal

Tarot & Playing Cards

I have been fascinated by and drawn to cards for as long as I can remember. Paying homage to the notion that every deck is a portable treasure box filled with stories., I truly enjoy the journey of designing and illustrating tarot & playing cards.

I have been fascinated by and drawn to cards for as long as I can remember. Paying homage to the notion that every deck is a portable treasure box filled with stories., I truly enjoy the journey of designing and illustrating tarot & playing cards. With ink, colour and imagination, I tell stories and bring characters to life.

Tarot deck custom illustrated by Annette Abolins

Nine Lives Tarot

illustrated playing cards inspired by tarot by Annette Abolins

Nine Lives Playing Cards

Lumina - red colour version of custom playing cards with bright faces by Annette Abolins

VIZAĜO LUMINA - RED

Lumino - blue colour version of custom playing cards with bright faces by Annette Abolins

VIZAĜO Lumino - Blue

VIEW CARD GALLERY

VISIT NINE LIVES SHOP

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Check out the news section where you will find work in progress updates, new releases, special offers and articles about art & inspiration. You can also read about recent art shows and a little artist background ... or reach out on the contact page, where I am always happy to hear from you!

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